Key responsibilities include:- Delivering the weekly drill & blast schedule in alignment with monthly budget requirements- Overseeing operations adherence to weekly mine plan, and communicating any changes or concerns- Produce drill design plans, charge plans, and initiation plans- Monitor blast induced ground vibrations and noise levels to ensure compliance with regulations and social responsibility- Liaise with operations supervisors to ensure drill & blast production… Show more Key responsibilities include:- Delivering the weekly drill & blast schedule in alignment with monthly budget requirements- Overseeing operations adherence to weekly mine plan, and communicating any changes or concerns- Produce drill design plans, charge plans, and initiation plans- Monitor blast induced ground vibrations and noise levels to ensure compliance with regulations and social responsibility- Liaise with operations supervisors to ensure drill & blast production requirements are being met- Respond to any unforseen operational drill & blast challenges or concerns and implement changes if required.- Liaise with geotechnical engineers, geologists, and other technical service departments to ensure blast designs minimise wall damage and ore dilution, whilst still maintaining optimal fragmentation and digability- Inform relevant stakeholders of blasting activities and/or changes to plan- Liaise with production engineers to ensure cohesion with all mining, drilling and blasting activities - Participate in weekly reconciliation meetings to raise areas for improvement, as well as celebrate success.- Ensure safety standards are met Show less

Worked with Newmont's underground contractor Brynecut in attaining some practical underground experience which enabled me to become signed-off on all practical requirements needed to attain a First Class Mine Managers Certificate.